December weather forecastMonument, NM
December
Weather in December
December, the first month of the winter in Monument, is still a cool month, with an average temperature fluctuating between 53.8°F (12.1°C) and 37°F (2.8°C).Temperature
Monument's weather in December involves a decrease in the average high-temperature, moving down from November's refreshing 63.5°F (17.5°C) to a cool 53.8°F (12.1°C). Monument throughout December, records an average low-temperature of 37°F (2.8°C).Humidity
The average relative humidity in December is 51%.Rainfall
In Monument, in December, it is raining for 4.5 days, with typically 0.51" (13mm) of accumulated precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 81.7 rainfall days, and 11.5" (292mm) of precipitation is accumulated.Snowfall
January through March, October through December are months with snowfall in Monument. December is the month with the most snowfall. Snow falls for 1.9 days and accumulates 1.22" (31mm) of snow.Daylight
The month with the shortest days is December, with an average of 10h and 0min of daylight.On the first day of December, sunrise is at 6:37 am and sunset at 4:47 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:54 am and sunset at 4:57 pm MST.
Sunshine
With an average of 6.9h of sunshine, December has the least sunshine of the year.UV index
With an average maximum UV index of 2, December is the month with the lowest UV index. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a minimal health vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for average individuals.Note: The average daily UV index of 2 in December transforms into the following instructions:
While most individuals can withstand prolonged sun exposure, it is imperative that babies, children, and those with sensitive skin always be shielded. The Sun's most intense and consequently most harmful UV radiation during midday hours should be decreased by minimizing exposure and seeking shade. By wearing a generously brimmed hat, you can cut UV radiation exposure significantly. Consider this! The reflection from snow can almost double the intensity of the Sun's UV radiation.
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Frequently asked questions
Average temperature in December
Monument, NM
- Average high temperature in December: 53.8°F
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is June (92.8°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (53.6°F).
- Average low temperature in December: 37°F
The month with the highest average low temperature is July (73°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (36.1°F).
Average pressure in December
Monument, NM
- Average pressure in December: 30.09"Hg
The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.13"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.83"Hg).
Average wind speed in December
Monument, NM
- Average wind speed in December: 10.1mph
The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (13.1mph).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are January and December (10.1mph).
Average humidity in December
Monument, NM
- Average humidity in December: 51%
The month with the highest relative humidity is September (53%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is April (32%).
Average rainfall in December
Monument, NM
- Average rainfall in December: 0.51"
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is September (2.2").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is February (0.24").
Average rainfall days in December
Monument, NM
- Average rainfall days in December: 4.5 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is September (12.4 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (2.7 days).
Average snowfall in December
Monument, NM
- Average snowfall in December: 1.22"
The month with the highest snowfall is December (1.22").
The months with the least snowfall are April, May, June, July, August and September (0").
Average snowfall days in December
Monument, NM
- Average snowfall days in December: 1.9 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is December (1.9 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are May, June, July, August and September (0 days).
Average daylight in December /
Average sunshine in December
Monument, NM
- Average daylight in December: 10h and 0min
The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 14h and 18min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 10h and 0min).
- Average sunshine in December: 6h and 54min
The month with the most sunshine is June (Average sunshine: 11h and 54min).
The month with the least sunshine is December (Average sunshine: 6h and 54min).
Average sunshine days in December
Monument, NM
- Average sunshine days in December: 25.4 days
The month with the most sunshine days is January (27.1 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is September (15.4 days).
Average UV index in December
Monument, NM
- Average UV index in December: 2
The months with the highest UV index are May, June, July and August (UV index 7).
The month with the lowest UV index is December (UV index 2).
Average cloud cover in December
Monument, NM
- Average cloud cover in December: 21
The month with the most cloud cover is September (Cloud cover 22).
The month with the least cloud cover is June (Cloud cover 12).
Average visibility in December
Monument, NM
- Average visibility in December: 6mi
The months with the highest visibility are January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December (6mi).
The months with the lowest visibility are January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December (6mi).
